2003 Hyundai Santa FE engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 29 complaints for the 2003 Hyundai Santa FE, 7% of the complaints on file.

Complaints: 29 7% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage: 68,000 miles 26 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires: 0 and 1
Injuries and deaths: 0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When engine problems show up

Based on 26 complaints that include mileage. 38% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.

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Mileage	Complaints
0k to 20k miles	7
20k to 40k miles	2
40k to 60k miles	1
60k to 80k miles	5
80k to 100k miles	4
100k to 120k miles	2
120k to 140k miles	2
140k to 160k miles	1
160k to 180k miles	1
180k to 200k miles	1
200k+ miles	0

What the data shows

Of the 26 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 68,000 miles, and 38% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 1 fire.

What owners wrote

2003 hyundai santa fe. Consumer writes in regards to electrical problems and engine compartment fire. *smd the consumer stated while driving, the engine began to overheat.

March 2014 Fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly stall with out warning. The contact mentioned that within 2 to 3 seconds the vehicle would restart and operate as normal. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified but no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 73,100.

Reported at 73,100 miles, August 2014

Engine problems in other years

Engine problems across all Hyundai models